A few hours after this practice and I still feel open (in hips), but more in my senses. I was "in the right place at the right time". Completed a really yang practice in the morning, and then a harrowing trip to the vet in a rainstorm with my cat Henry, who maybe stopped yowing for a total of five seconds.
And then the dog walk. Wet leaves, perfect temperature, rush hour noise, golden hour light and cool people... So, thanks Kira. It's a real gift to get day off from work and feel this good.
I learned so much, especially not to force, and to adapt to the tyranny of one side of the body over the other. Thanks for keeping my mind occupied so well.
So much body wisdom in your teaching. You mentioned that "excited" feeling a body can project in a pose--"usually rising up into the chest." I have never heard this described before and I'm so grateful to learn that it isn't something negative. It might warn me away from going too deep, but I guess I don't have to run away from it? Go toward it? Just experience it? Thank you so much.
Hi Kerry N-W! As long as I am willing to stay in relationship with what is arising, I feel safe. Stay close to the guidance that is within. Our teacher Erich used to say, "Self Trust is the Advanced Practice." Glad you are here. xok